Trump administration briefing: Vance defends US position on Ukraine; tariffs hit Canada, Mexico and China

Trump, Vance go off on Zelensky in contentious Oval Office spat

President Trump went off on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during an extraordinary Oval Office meeting in front of cameras on Friday in which he raised his voice and called the foreign ...

The Hill - 5d

Democrats assail Trump, Vance over Zelensky meeting: ‘Russia’s best negotiators’

Democrats on Friday swiftly attacked President Trump and Vice President Vance over their hostile handling of an Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky that devolved into a ...

The Hill - 4d

Zelenskyy leaves White House after clash with Trump and Vance

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was seen leaving the White House after a heated exchange with President Trump and Vice President Vance. NBC News' Richard Engel reports that many in Kyiv view the ...

NBC News - 4d

5 takeaways from Trump-Vance-Zelensky Oval Office blowup

An astonishing scene played out in the Oval Office on Friday as President Trump and Vice President Vance got into a shouting match with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Amid angry crosstalk, ...

The Hill - 4d

WATCH: Trump, Vance blast Zelenskyy, call him 'disrespectful' at White House

President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “you don’t have the cards.”

ABC News - 4d

Photos: Trump, Vance have tense blow up with Zelenskyy in Oval Office

The world saw tensions rise in real time as President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance shouted at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

ABC News - 3d

For some bankers, the Trump-Vance showdown had a familiar ring

Stifling dissent by dominating the room isn't just Oval Office politics

Financial Times - 1d

‘Enormous’ hit for automotive sector from tariffs, part maker Forvia predicts

Supplier to key brands projects range of up to €450mn annually in costs from levies on Mexico and Canada

Financial Times - 1d

Americans' views of Israel, Ukraine, Mexico more divided than ever: Gallup

A new Gallup poll shows a deepening partisan divide in the US over Israel, Ukraine, and Mexico, with Republicans viewing Israel and Ukraine more favorably, and Democrats holding more favorable ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

US measles outbreak sickens nearly 100 in Texas, New Mexico

Texas authorities reported a surge in cases since January in communities with low vaccination rates.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Mexico releases 29 high-level organized crime operatives into US custody

Prisoners, including Rafael Caro Quintero, extradited as Mexico faces pressure to show it’s tackling fentanyl trafficking. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our ...

The Guardian - 5d

Drug lord convicted in Mexico of DEA agent's murder appears in US court

Rafael Caro Quintero was arraigned on multiple drug and weapons offenses in Brooklyn federal court following his extradition Thursday to the U.S. from Mexico.

ABC News - 4d

Mexico's fight against US gunmakers heads to Supreme Court

Mexico accuses US firms of practices that help arm gangs, but the US gun trade association denies wrongdoing.

BBC News - 1d

Supreme Court battle spotlights guns trafficked from US into Mexico

In a historic case, the Supreme Court is considering whether American gun manufacturers can be held liable for gun violence in Mexico.

ABC News - 20h

Leaders from Europe, Canada meet in London to discuss Ukraine

A group of 18 leaders from Europe and Canada are meeting in London to discuss defending Ukraine against Russia. Ramy Inocencio has the details.

CBS News - 2d

Canada’s hockey team beats US in 2025 4 Nations Face-Off

Canada beat the United States in overtime during the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off in Boston. The final score was 3-2. Members of Team USA say they were disappointed but motivated for next year’s Winter ...

NBC News - Feb. 21

Trump Said Tariffs Are Coming

Also, Cuomo entered the New York mayoral race as a front-runner. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

The New York Times - 1d

Will Trump's tariffs increase inflation?

Canada slapped a 25% retaliatory tariff on $155 billion worth of American goods on Tuesday after the Trump administration implemented its own 25% tariffs on nearly all imports from Mexico and ...

CBS News - 19h

Trump’s Next Tariff Moves

In his address to Congress, the president made clear that his new trade levies were here to stay, acknowledging it might create “a little disturbance.” Analysts forecast what that might look like.

The New York Times - 3h

Trump defends Musk as backlash to federal workers ultimatum grows

President intervenes amid first signs of internal dissension as government departments push back. Donald Trump has stepped in to defend Elon Musk from a mounting backlash in his own ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

‘A pulse check’: Musk and Trump defend email threatening firing of federal workers

Elon Musk called an email instructing government employees to describe recent accomplishments a “pulse check,” and alleged that paychecks for federal workers may have been going to dead or ...

NBC News - Feb. 26

‘Dummies for Putin’: Democrats defend Zelenskyy after ‘shameful’ Trump meeting

Ukrainian leader abruptly left White House after being publicly berated by US president in Russia ceasefire talks. US politics live – latest updates Democratic lawmakers rushed to defend ...

The Guardian - 4d

Fifa’s Gianni Infantino defends ‘crucial’ relationship with Donald Trump

Fifa president focused on success of 2026 World Cup Defends decision to give 2034 event to Saudi Arabia Gianni Infantino has defended his relationship with Donald Trump, saying proximity to the ...

The Guardian - 4d

Ukrainians vow to defend their nation as Russia lauds Trump's aid pause

Russia says Trump's pause of Ukraine military aid could be "the best contribution to peace," as Ukrainians grapple for the means to keep defending their country.

CBS News - 1d

Eye Opener: President Trump defends his agenda in speech to Congress

President Trump defends his agenda in a long speech to Congress as his tariff war heats up. Also, tornadoes cause havoc in the deep South, with those storms now moving East. All that and all that ...

CBS News - 4h

Jeffries defends conduct of ‘majority’ of Democrats during Trump speech

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is defending the conduct of the “majority” of his fellow Democrats during President Trump’s defiant speech before Congress Tuesday night. But he ...

The Hill - 2h

US hints at possible tariff exemption for car industry

Trump expected to announce decision on potential relief from Canada and Mexico levies on Wednesday

Financial Times - 1h

Xi tells Putin that China is pleased with Russia's efforts to end Ukraine war

Chinese President Xi Jinping has held a call with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and said he was pleased with Moscow’s efforts to hold a summit with the U.S. toward ending the war in Ukraine

ABC News - Feb. 24

China’s Xi affirms 'no limits' partnership with Putin in call on Ukraine war anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed his “no limits” partnership in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, China’s state media reported, on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion ...

NBC News - Feb. 25

Zelenskyy insists on guarantees ahead of Trump meeting after US president says Ukraine can ‘forget about’ joining Nato – live

Ukrainian president says ‘guarantees of peace and security’ were vital ahead of expected talks in Washington on Friday. The Kremlin said on Wednesday that expert level talks between the US and ...

The Guardian - 6d

Latest in Trump administration briefing: Vance defends US position on Ukraine; tariffs hit Canada, Mexico and China

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